VALENTINA'S &
FRAN'S Family Dining

2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU!!

(VALENTINA'S located at 4111 Orchard Lake Rd. is no longer open.
Coupon will be honored at FRAN'S Family Dining, 2650 Orchard Lake Rd.)

skies off in the distance, the energy
and excitement just kept building.
Climbing close to 6,500 feet, the
group gets to see who will lead and
who will follow, one step at a time.
The pace may be a little different;
yet the effort and desire to achieve
was equally strong. Amid a steady
incline and warming sun, our guides
are a cross between mountain men
and college professors — teaching
as we walked, guiding as we stepped
on some very rugged terrain.
The weather was remarkable.
Each day, we heard stories of how
the weather at this season can be so
challenging; often, roads might be
closed this time of year. Yet we were
graced with beautiful days and rest-
ful, quiet nights.
So off to Paradise — the moun-
tain. It was a stark contrast in land-
scape and elevation that we hiked
to reach the peak. With Mount St.

Helens in the distance, the view was
so spectacular; we could see for miles.
Each hike gave us the oppor-
tunity to view the park from a
distinctly different vantage point.
Every day gave us the chance to
learn a little more about each other.
Competitiveness turned to camara-
derie, whether we where hiking in
the shadows of towering redwoods
or standing in awe at a gorge filled
with rushing water carved out by
powerful floods and once-proud
trees knocked over as if they where
pick-up sticks dropped from above,
waiting to be rearranged.
The last hike ends and the good-
byes begin to be said.
As the now-weary travelers head
back for a day of rest in Seattle, a
sense of accomplishment and calm
permeate the vans. The only ques-
tion that remains to be asked is,
"Where will we go next year?" ❑

NORTH

Orchard Lake Rd.

14.;

2650 Orchard Lake Rd.
Sylvan Lake
248-681-4610

Daily
Specials

24659 Orchard Lake Rd.
Farmington Hills
W.10 Mile Rd. •
248-478-9572

Monday — All you can eat Beef Tips over Noodles
Tuesday — All you can eat Stuffed Cabbage with Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable

Wednesday — All you can eat Spaghetti
Thursday — All you can eat Stuffed Peppers with Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable
Friday — All you can eat Fish & Chips OR Walleye & Chips

FREE BREAKFAST 1

OR '

DINNER ENTREE I

Buy any entree, get

10% OFF I 1

Regular
Breakfast......$1.99
Monday-Friday 1 Omelettes......$3.99

1 LUNCH ONLY 1

the 2nd of equal
or lesser value free! 1

BREAKFAST
SPECIALS

with coupon. Up to $8 value for breakfast
with coupon only
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& $12 value for dinner and ONLY
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with purchase of 2 beverages. Dine in only.
Dine-in only
Not valid
other offer. One per table. I
Expires 3/4/10
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7 days • 7am - 11am
Dine-in only.
Expires 3/4/10

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FREE ADMISSION • BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY

Meet representatives from over 80 camps and summer programs for kids 3-18!

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Dr. Earl Rudner, aka Steady Eddie, takes one step at a time up the mountain

through some challenging terrain.

4000 W. Highland Rd.
Highland, MI
866-599-5883

www.thefamilydeal.com

"$1995 down, 12K miles per year, plus tax, tide, plates,
acq fee, doe and must qualify for GM employee pricing.

.1N

February 4 • 2010

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